The youngest of eight children, I am the first to attend college because my parents developed such high hopes for me and worked so hard that we might have at least one professional in our family. I studied biology in the university in my home country of Vietnam for three years until we immigrated to the United States when I was 21. Here in the USA, I completed a BS Degree in Dental Hygiene in preparation for my dream of going to dental school.

I worked especially hard improving my English so that I would be accepted by and do well in the Dental Hygiene Program. I worked as a Dental Hygienist Assistant at the same time that I studied full time for four-and-a-half-years. I have seen many teeth and I have learned things from my job. I was determined to become a caring, compassionate dental hygienist and I am pleased with what I have accomplished professionally in preparation for dental school and I am proud of the Clinical Achievement Certificate that was awarded to me by the Dental Hygiene Program at the University of New Haven, CT.

Since 2009, I have been employed as a Dental Hygienist and can’t wait to start work each day, I genuinely love my work. I relate well to my patients and receive excellent feedback from them. I have undertaken the whole range of work which my qualification permits and have assisted in all kinds of procedures and treatments undertaken by dentists. I regard my work as a vocation rather than a job and I find it enormously fulfilling on a human level.

In 2005 and 2008, I returned to Vietnam as a volunteer and worked with several organizations. I spent time in remote, rural communities teaching children to read, repairing houses and providing general assistance. I also worked, for a time, in the Hospital for Tropical diseases as a patient representative amongst other duties.

Earlier this year I volunteered to work with ‘XXXX a ‘flying doctor’ service to the poor in Mexico, Central America and areas of southeastern California with high numbers of migrant workers. In March of this year, I was part of a team treating 1,500 patients seeking free medical, dental, and optometric care as well as, physical therapy, acupuncture and other health services in Desert Mirage High School near Indio, CA. I have also worked in extremely challenging and basic conditions in various locations in Huachinera, in Mexico, last May 2011, also with LMV, where I had the privilege of personally attending to 40 patients, all with very poor oral hygiene.

One day at the XXXX High School, I treated approximately 36 patients in one day alone; and have never felt so elated at any other time in my life. The only regret that I have for that especially busy day was that I was unable to do any more than cleaning; there was a desperate need for filling and extraction and I desperately wanted to be able to do this as well and I thought about it for the entire 8 hour drive back to my home. I mark that drive home in my mind as the moment of no return: I would become a dentist and give my all to helping care for underprivileged populations.

I find that when I help those who are in most desperate need of my help, I can sleep better; I feel better about myself and am revitalized. I hope to spend a lot of time in the future helping to develop programs in the Developing World, especially my native Vietnam, and I hope to serve as an important role model, as a dentist, to young Vietnamese girls and to always work to convince them of the importance of professional service, for women as well as men, recent immigrants included.

I know that cultural awareness and sensitivity is especially important in health care provision. I have personally experienced the challenges involved in adjusting to a new cultural environment and so I can empathize with others in this situation. I have happily studied, worked and socialized with people from many different cultural and social backgrounds and look forward to extending these experiences in your program.

I am aware that there will be many well qualified applicants for the program but genuinely regard myself as an excellent candidate. I am a hard working person, very dedicated, driven, passionate, and caring. I have significant and relevant experience and I am dedicated to the improvement of dental health, especially among those who most need education and treatment. I think that my experience coupled with my determination and dedication gives me a chance to excel in your program and I want to thank you for considering me for that privilege.

Anonymous Samples of My Work on Behalf of Dentists from Around the World

All of the samples on this web site were written more than 2 years ago and all are anonymous.

For the past 20 years, I have dedicated most of my energy to laboring for the success of my clients who are applying for dental school and advanced education programs in dentistry. It is a privilege that I hope to continue for another quarter of a century or more. I work 7 days a week, getting caught up on Sundays, so that I can almost always send your statement within 48 hours of your payment. I look forward to going to work on your statement as soon as tomorrow: Online Interview Form! After filling out this online form, you will have feedback from me within 24 hours, 7 days a week.